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AMD's latest X3D processors have NZ gamers talking: the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Both deliver top-tier gaming performance, but they're aimed at very different users. At ExtremePC, we've been fielding a lot of questions about which one to pick. So we did the research for you. Quick Specs Comparison Specification Ryzen 9 9950X3D Ryzen 7 9800X3D ArchitectureZen 5 (Granite Ridge)Zen 5 (Granite Ridge) Cores / Threads16 / 328 / 16 Base Clock4.3 GHz4.7 GHz Boost Clock5.7 GHz5.2 …

You're speccing out a new gaming PC and the RAM question comes up: 16GB or 32GB? Is doubling the memory worth it, or are you just paying for headroom you'll never use? At ExtremePC, it's one of the most common questions we get at the counter. The short answer: 32GB is no longer overkill. Here's why. What Games Actually Use in 2026 A few years ago, 16GB was comfortably more than enough. That's shifted. Modern titles are increasingly memory-hungry, especially open-world games with large asset …